Hell Let Loose kicks off its 2023 content roadmap with update 13.5, now live on PC and consoles. This latest update includes a variety of game improvements aimed to increase stability, as well as the release of free and premium DLCs.
Among the highlights of Hell Let Loose update 13.5 is the free Near Miss DLC which unlocks the following Helmets:
- “Near Miss” M1 Battle Damaged Helmet (US)
- This heavily dented M1 helmet carries the forceful and violent scars of battle including falling prey to a sniper’s headshot. Luckily, the round merely added another blemish and didn’t penetrate the outer shell.
- “Near Miss” M42 Battle Damaged Helmet (German)
- Ravaged by war, this German helmet shows the carnage of high speed shrapnel hurling through the air. Not missing a moment on the frontlines this particular M42 has rusted with the seasons.
- “Near Miss” SSh-40 Battle Damaged Helmet (Soviet)
- The SSh-40 is a Soviet fabric covered helmet that’s seen better days. Battle damage from flying shrapnel and stray bullets ripped through the outer covering, exposing the dented protective layers beneath, nearly causing this infantry soldier to fall back in retreat.
In addition, update 13.5 introduces the Battle Scarred premium DLC which is priced at $4.99 and contains two German Infantry outfits:
- The Heer Veteran Jacket reflects the realities of war and commands respect from new infantry soldiers who can visibly see the wounds of battle-worn proudly.
- The intense and unwinding pressure of the campaign is apparent in the more casual Heer Shirt as it provides relief from mid-summer’s stifling heat.
Here’s an overview of the significant changes and improvements made as part of the Hell Let Loose update 13.5:
HUD/UI
- Added a brand-new cinematic character selection frontend menu
- Added a new animated loading screen
- Updated credits
- [Fixed] Hovering over the Russian Anti-tank loadouts reduces UI size in the Barracks
Optimization
- Performance improvements to Kursk
- To further facilitate performance improvements, the following Easter eggs were removed:
- Teddy Bears
- Worm Figures
- Gnomes
Effects
- [Fixed] Environmental fire emitting red beams of light on multiple maps.
- [Fixed] [Hill 400] Specific burning AT gun wreck presenting noticeable lighting issue
Sounds
- Added an updated frontend music track for the character selection menu
Animation
- New benchmark first and third-person reload animations for the MP40, M1 Garand, and Tokarev TT33
- Improvements to the player’s sprint and crouch animations for the third-person base rifle animation set
- Added new aim offsets when the player is sprinting and looks up and down
- [Fixed] The Player model T-posing when deploying an ammo box / explosive ammo box
- [Fixed] [TPP] Rocket Launchers flip 90 degrees when the player holding it is shot
Game Crash Fixes
- [Fixed] Player may crash when attempting to deploy on Kursk
Weapon Bug Fixes
- [Fixed] [FPP] Issue with the MG42 disappearing while mounted and ADSing
- [Fixed] German flamethrower is invisible in first person
VoIP Improvements
- [Fixed] The VOIP volumes are reset after the map changes
General Bug Fixes
- [Fixed] Instances of German helmets presenting texture issues
- [Fixed] Some instances of experience earned in-game not being saved
- [Fixed] Some players lose focus of the scoreboard after choosing and resigning from the Commander role
- [Fixed] Barricades becoming invisible after 300m and not protecting the player
- [Fixed] Player uniform preview defaulting to Preset #1 even if Preset #2 has been selected
Hell Let Loose updates 13.5 also brings various Map updates, which you can read more about on the game’s Steam page. For console players, the full console patch notes for update 13.5 is available on the Hell Let Loose Reddit page.
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